The Astros might lose utility man Marwin Gonzalez in free agency. If so, perhaps they now have insurance in the form of former All-Star Aledmys Diaz. Diaz, 28, had an unexpected breakout season in 2016 as a rookie.

UPDATE: It’s official: Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle confirms that Elias will be the next Orioles’ General Manager. Elias, 35, has been the Astros’ assistant general manager since August 2016.